Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in
collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power
transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer
solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor
belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D
printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
WHAT TO EXPECT
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking,
open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located
in our Englewood office, you will be driving the next phase of our
company's growth. This role is involved in the development and
implementation of product line strategic plans, including market and
competitive analysis and identifying strategic initiatives that drive
profitable growth. You will lay out product roadmaps and work with
engineering to lay out technology roadmaps that support these product
roadmaps. This role is crucial as you will identify, justify and select new
product development projects and marketing programs to obtain desired growth
in incoming orders and sales and achieve profitability targets. You'll
support the formulation of all short-term and long-term objectives and
business plans for their product line, including meeting orders, sales,
market share, price realization, profitability, quality, delivery and
vitality metrics. The PLM will partner with operations to ensure the
manufacturability and delivery of product per growth projections.
Key responsibilities:
Supports P&L for the product line, including strategic planning and
tactical managing to achieve financial and operating metrics.
Conducts voice of the customer interviews and feeds customer desires into
internal organization through customer visits, industry association
participation, and competitive research.
Develop and review business cases for potential investments of company
resource and promote according to rigorous prioritization process.
Support and drive the New Product Development process for the product line to
achieve desired results. Ensure that feature, quality, and cost objectives
are reached and that schedules are kept. Prepares required market launch and
commercialization materials. Document product specs, strategy, plans,
training needs, act as overall project manager.
Maintain current knowledge and expertise of product engineering
technologies, new product designs, competitor capabilities and
practices, market conditions, and market channels in order to develop
short-term and long-term product design and necessary manufacturing
strategies.
Continually analyze and interpret customer questions, requirements, or
problems.
Support the preparation of effective quotations, bids, and related
negotiation documentation for the sales of products produced by the company.
KEYS TO SUCCESS:
High level of interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence
across multiple levels within the company and locations; including
establishing global partnerships.
Strategic mindset and strong business acumen
Ability to influence with and without authority
Global work experience and perspective
Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change
ABOUT YOU
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Business
from an accredited institution required;
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a combination of marketing,
outside field sales, application engineering and/or product engineering or
business development
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and graphical representation
of large data sets.
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills to deliver high quality executive-ready
presentations
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, includin international travel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excited to work in the office with great teammates
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company
sponsorship
PAY & BENEFITS
Full-Time
Salary: $118,000 - $135,000
Bonus Eligible
Relocation is not provided
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options:
benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date
of
Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2
floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
Tuition Reimbursement
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE.
While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One
Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials
science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that
enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and
anticipate those of tomorrow.
While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at